I’m 5’ 10” and sit at a beefy 258. I wouldn’t even think of riding a horse smaller than a Clydesdale. A Percheron would probably be better.
What did John Wayne ride in all those western movies? He was a big man.
We have a Percheron/Morgan cross. She took many a huntsman who had not missed many meals over fences in the hunt field. She’s retired now, but still sound as a dollar.
in 1977 my friend showed me what to do and I did this with a pair of Gentle Giants, Bill and Bob for an afternoon.
This city boy had never been that up close to a horse in his life and I tell ya ... THAT was one of the mileposts of my life.
Percherons are magnificent beasts.
Good for you. A big draft-cross sounds like the perfect animal for you.
Of course, rider’s balance and skill are important. Saddle fit is absolutely CRUCIAL with a heavier rider. The trouble is that if a rider really has a big posterior, the panels of the saddle have to extend pretty far back, which means the rider’s weight presses on the horse’s kidneys. This is not a joke.